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Odisha Implements First-Ever SEBC Education Quota at 11.25%

The new policy raises total reservations in state higher education to 50%, sparking opposition demands for a full 27% SEBC quota.

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Overview

  • The Odisha government has introduced an 11.25% reservation for Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC) in higher education, effective from the 2025–26 academic year.
  • This marks the first time SEBC students in Odisha will have a quota in education, aligning with NEP 2020 goals of equity and inclusion.
  • The policy standardizes reservations across categories: 22.5% for ST, 16.25% for SC, 11.25% for SEBC, 5% for PwD, and 1% for ex-servicemen.
  • Opposition parties, including Congress and BJD leaders, have criticized the measure as insufficient, demanding a 27% SEBC quota and planning protests later this month.
  • The decision aims to improve access and increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio for marginalized communities but has reignited debates over reservation levels in Odisha.